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Updated: September 23, 2026

Source: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

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In Season Now

  • Deer — Expanded Archerythru Dec 12
  • Wild Turkey — General (Fall)thru Nov 7
  • Ruffed Grouse & Bobwhite Quail — Generalthru Dec 31
  • Pheasant — Generalthru Dec 31
  • Gray Squirrel — Generalthru Jan 30
  • Gray Squirrel — Falconrythru Feb 27
  • Snowshoe Hare — Generalthru Mar 31
  • Snowshoe Hare — Generalthru Feb 27
  • Woodchuck, Porcupine, Red Squirrel — Generalthru Dec 31
  • Common Snipe — Generalthru Jan 2
  • Woodcock — Generalthru Nov 17
  • Sora & Virginia Rails (and Gallinules) — Generalthru Nov 20
  • Bear — Generalthru Nov 28
  • Bear — Trappingthru Oct 31
  • Bear — Dogsthru Oct 30
  • Grouse & Quail — Firearms/Archerythru Dec 31
  • Pheasant — Firearms/Archerythru Dec 31
  • Gray Squirrel — Firearms/Archerythru Jan 30
  • Snowshoe Hare — Firearms/Archerythru Mar 31
  • Common Snipe — Firearmsthru Jan 2
  • Woodcock — Firearmsthru Nov 17
  • Rail — Firearmsthru Nov 20
  • Bear — Dogthru Oct 30
  • Turkey — Fallthru Nov 7
  • Grouse — Firearmsthru Dec 31
  • Quail — Firearmsthru Dec 31
  • Pheasant — Firearmsthru Dec 31
  • Crow — Firearmsthru Apr 15
  • Snipe — Firearmsthru Jan 2
  • Coyote — Daylightthru Dec 31
  • Sora & Virginia Rails — Generalthru Nov 20

Opening Soon

  • Ducks — Generalopens Sep 28
  • Brant — Generalopens Sep 28
  • Duck — North Zoneopens Sep 28
  • Brant — North Zoneopens Sep 28
  • Moose — Firearmsopens Sep 28
  • Ducks — North Zoneopens Sep 28
  • Raccoon — Generalopens Oct 1
  • Canada Goose — General (Regular)opens Oct 1
  • Canada Goose — General (Regular)opens Oct 1
  • Snow Geese — Generalopens Oct 1
  • Ducks — Generalopens Oct 1
  • Brant — Generalopens Oct 1
  • Raccoon — Firearms/Archeryopens Oct 1
  • Canada Goose — North Zoneopens Oct 1
  • Canada Goose — South Zoneopens Oct 1
  • Snow Goose — Firearmsopens Oct 1
  • Duck — South Zoneopens Oct 1
  • Brant — South Zoneopens Oct 1
  • Canada Goose — Regular - North Zoneopens Oct 1
  • Canada Goose — Regular - South Zoneopens Oct 1
  • Ducks — South Zoneopens Oct 1
  • Deer — Regular Archeryopens Oct 3
  • Canada Goose — General (Regular)opens Oct 3
  • Ducks — Generalopens Oct 3
  • Brant — Generalopens Oct 3
  • Canada Goose — Coastal Zoneopens Oct 3
  • Duck — Coastal Zoneopens Oct 3
  • Brant — Coastal Zoneopens Oct 3
  • Deer — Archeryopens Oct 3
  • Canada Goose — Regular - Coastal Zoneopens Oct 3
  • Ducks — Coastal Zoneopens Oct 3
  • Moose — Bull-Onlyopens Oct 12
  • Waterfowl — Youth Huntopens Oct 17
  • Waterfowl — Youth Huntopens Oct 17
  • Skunk, Opossum — Generalopens Oct 19
  • Fox — Firearms/Archeryopens Oct 19
  • Skunk & Opossum — Firearms/Archeryopens Oct 19
  • Deer — Youth Huntopens Oct 23
  • Deer — Youthopens Oct 23
  • Canada Goose — General (Regular)opens Oct 24
  • Moose — Antlerless-Onlyopens Oct 26
  • Canada Goose — General (Regular)opens Oct 29
  • Ducks — Generalopens Oct 29
  • Brant — Generalopens Oct 29
  • Deer — Firearmopens Oct 31
  • Deer — Resident Only Dayopens Oct 31
  • Deer — Firearmsopens Oct 31
  • Deer — Maine Resident Only Dayopens Oct 31
  • Deer — Firearmopens Nov 2
  • Ducks — Generalopens Nov 5

Ending Soon

Nothing closing in the next 14 days.

Deer

Expanded ArcheryDesignated areas only. Only 1 antlered deer may be taken annually, with exceptions.
Sep 12, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026
Regular ArcheryAll WMDs.
Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026
Youth HuntAll WMDs.
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026
FirearmMaine Resident Only Day. All WMDs.
Oct 31, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
FirearmGeneral Firearms Season. All WMDs.
Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026
MuzzleloaderStatewide. All WMDs.
Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026
MuzzleloaderStatewide Nov 30 - Dec 5. WMDs 12-18 and 20-29 only from Dec 7 - Dec 12.
Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026
YouthAll WMDs.
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026
Resident Only DayStatewide.
Oct 31, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
FirearmsOct 31 is Maine Resident Only Day. General firearms season is Nov 2 - Nov 28.
Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026
ArcheryRegular Archery statewide.
Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026
Maine Resident Only DayAll WMDs.
Oct 31, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026

Wild Turkey

General (Fall)WMDs 15-17, 20-25, 26, 28, 3, 6-8, 10-14, 18, 19, 27 & 29. Bag limits vary by WMD.
Sep 14, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026
Youth Hunt (Fall)Youth Fall Wild Turkey Day.
Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
Archery or Shotgun (Spring)WMDs 1-29. Bag limits vary by WMD.
May 4, 2026 – Jun 6, 2026
Youth Hunt (Spring)Youth Spring Wild Turkey Days.
May 1, 2026 – May 2, 2026

Ruffed Grouse & Bobwhite Quail

GeneralAll WMDs.
Sep 26, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

Pheasant

GeneralAll WMDs.
Sep 26, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026
Firearms/ArcheryStatewide.
Sep 26, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026
FirearmsStatewide.
Sep 26, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

Gray Squirrel

GeneralAll WMDs.
Sep 26, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027
FalconryStatewide.
Sep 26, 2026 – Feb 27, 2027
Firearms/ArcheryStatewide.
Sep 26, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027

Snowshoe Hare

GeneralAll WMDs.
Sep 26, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027
GeneralIsland of Vinalhaven only.
Sep 26, 2026 – Feb 27, 2027
Firearms/ArcherySeason on Island of Vinalhaven ends 2027-02-27.
Sep 26, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027

Bobcat

GeneralGeneral season.
Dec 1, 2026 – Feb 20, 2027
Firearms/ArcheryStatewide.
Dec 1, 2026 – Feb 20, 2027

Raccoon

GeneralAll WMDs.
Oct 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026
Firearms/ArcheryStatewide.
Oct 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

Skunk, Opossum

GeneralAll WMDs.
Oct 19, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

Coyote

GeneralDuring daylight hunting hours. All WMDs.
No Closed Season – No Closed Season
DaylightNo Closed Season for Hunting during daylight hours.
Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026
NightNight hunting.
Dec 16, 2025 – Aug 31, 2026

Woodchuck, Porcupine, Red Squirrel

GeneralNo Closed Season.
Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

Crows

GeneralWMDs 1-6 (Segment 1).
Aug 1, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
GeneralWMDs 1-6 (Segment 2).
Jan 30, 2027 – Apr 15, 2027
GeneralWMDs 7-29 (Segment 1).
Aug 1, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
GeneralWMDs 7-29 (Segment 2).
Jan 15, 2027 – Mar 31, 2027

Common Snipe

GeneralDaily bag limit 8.
Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027
FirearmsStatewide.
Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027

Woodcock

GeneralDaily bag limit 3.
Sep 26, 2026 – Nov 17, 2026
FirearmsStatewide.
Sep 26, 2026 – Nov 17, 2026

Sora & Virginia Rails (and Gallinules)

GeneralMigratory Game Birds.
Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026

Canada Goose

General (Early)North, South, and Coastal Zones.
Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026
General (Regular)North Zone.
Oct 1, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026
General (Regular)South Zone (Segment 1).
Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026
General (Regular)South Zone (Segment 2).
Oct 29, 2026 – Dec 26, 2026
General (Regular)Coastal Zone (Segment 1).
Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026
General (Regular)Coastal Zone (Segment 2).
Oct 24, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027
North ZoneRegular season, includes White-Fronted Geese.
Oct 1, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026
South ZoneSplit season: Oct 1-10 and Oct 29-Dec 26.
Oct 1, 2026 – Dec 26, 2026
Coastal ZoneSplit season: Oct 3-10 and Oct 24-Jan 5.
Oct 3, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027
Early - North ZoneDaily bag limit 8.
Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026
Early - South ZoneDaily bag limit 10.
Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026
Early - Coastal ZoneDaily bag limit 10.
Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026
Regular - North ZoneIncludes White-Fronted Geese. Daily bag limit 2.
Oct 1, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026
Regular - South ZoneIncludes White-Fronted Geese. Split season; second segment 2026-10-29 to 2026-12-26.
Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026
Regular - Coastal ZoneIncludes White-Fronted Geese. Split season; second segment 2026-10-24 to 2027-01-05.
Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026

Snow Geese

GeneralIncludes Blue Geese. Daily bag limit 25.
Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027

Ducks

GeneralNorth Zone. Includes Mergansers and American Coots.
Sep 28, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026
GeneralSouth Zone (Segment 1). Includes Mergansers and American Coots.
Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026
GeneralSouth Zone (Segment 2). Includes Mergansers and American Coots.
Oct 29, 2026 – Dec 26, 2026
GeneralCoastal Zone (Segment 1). Includes Mergansers and American Coots.
Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026
GeneralCoastal Zone (Segment 2). Includes Mergansers and American Coots.
Nov 5, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027
North ZoneIncludes Mergansers and American Coots.
Sep 28, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026
South ZoneSplit season; second segment 2026-10-29 to 2026-12-26.
Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026
Coastal ZoneSplit season; second segment 2026-11-05 to 2027-01-05.
Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026

Brant

GeneralNorth Zone.
Sep 28, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
GeneralSouth Zone (Segment 1).
Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026
GeneralSouth Zone (Segment 2).
Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026
GeneralCoastal Zone (Segment 1).
Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026
GeneralCoastal Zone (Segment 2).
Dec 10, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027
North ZoneNorth Zone.
Sep 28, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
South ZoneSplit season: Oct 1-10 and Oct 29-Nov 21.
Oct 1, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026
Coastal ZoneSplit season: Oct 3-10 and Dec 10-Jan 5.
Oct 3, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027

Ducks, Mergansers, American Coots

FalconryNorth Zone. Special Falconry Season.
Dec 15, 2026 – Feb 4, 2027
FalconrySouth and Coastal Zones. Special Falconry Season.
Jan 7, 2027 – Feb 27, 2027

Waterfowl

Youth HuntNorth Zone (Day 1).
Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
Youth HuntNorth Zone (Day 2).
Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026
Youth HuntSouth Zone (Day 1).
Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
Youth HuntSouth Zone (Day 2).
Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026
Youth HuntCoastal Zone (Day 1).
Sep 26, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026
Youth HuntCoastal Zone (Day 2).
Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026
Youth North ZoneAdditional youth day on 2026-12-12.
Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
Youth South ZoneAdditional youth day on 2026-10-17.
Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
Youth Coastal ZoneAdditional youth day on 2026-10-17.
Sep 26, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026

Bear

YouthAll WMDs. 2 Bears Per Year (1 by hunting, 1 by trapping).
Aug 28, 2026 – Aug 29, 2026
GeneralAll WMDs.
Aug 31, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026
BaitHunting with bait.
Aug 31, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026
TrappingStatewide.
Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
Youth with DogsStatewide.
Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
DogsStatewide.
Sep 14, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026
DogHunting with dogs.
Sep 14, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026

Moose

Bull-OnlyWMDs 1-15, 17-19, 27, 28. By permit only.
Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026
Antlerless-OnlyWMDs 1-6, 8. By permit only.
Oct 26, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
FirearmsLottery permit only. Split by Bull/Antlerless and WMD.
Sep 28, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026

Turkey

Spring YouthYouth Spring Wild Turkey Days.
May 1, 2026 – May 2, 2026
SpringArchery or shotgun.
May 4, 2026 – Jun 6, 2026
FallArchery or shotgun.
Sep 14, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026

Grouse & Quail

Firearms/ArcheryRuffed Grouse and Bobwhite Quail.
Sep 26, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

Fox

Firearms/ArcheryStatewide.
Oct 19, 2026 – Feb 27, 2027

Skunk & Opossum

Firearms/ArcheryStatewide.
Oct 19, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

Crow

WMDs 1-6Split season; second segment 2027-01-30 to 2027-04-15.
Aug 1, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
WMDs 7-29Split season; second segment 2027-01-15 to 2027-03-31.
Aug 1, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
FirearmsWMDs 1-6: Aug 1-Sep 19 and Jan 30-Apr 15. WMDs 7-29: Aug 1-Sep 19 and Jan 15-Mar 31.
Aug 1, 2026 – Apr 15, 2027

Rail

FirearmsSora & Virginia Rails (and Gallinules).
Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026

Early Canada Goose

North ZoneEarly season.
Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026
South ZoneEarly season.
Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026
Coastal ZoneEarly season.
Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026
All ZonesNorth, South, and Coastal Zones.
Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026

Snow Goose

FirearmsIncludes Blue Geese.
Oct 1, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027

Duck

North ZoneIncludes Mergansers and Coots.
Sep 28, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026
South ZoneSplit season: Oct 1-10 and Oct 29-Dec 26.
Oct 1, 2026 – Dec 26, 2026
Coastal ZoneSplit season: Oct 3-10 and Nov 5-Jan 5.
Oct 3, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027
Falconry North ZoneSpecial Falconry Season.
Dec 15, 2026 – Feb 4, 2027
Falconry South ZoneSpecial Falconry Season.
Jan 7, 2027 – Feb 27, 2027
Falconry Coastal ZoneSpecial Falconry Season.
Jan 7, 2027 – Feb 27, 2027

Grouse

FirearmsRuffed Grouse.
Sep 26, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

Quail

FirearmsBobwhite Quail.
Sep 26, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

Snipe

FirearmsCommon Snipe.
Sep 1, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027

Sora & Virginia Rails

GeneralIncludes Gallinules. Daily bag limit 25.
Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026
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